The Delmore “Buddy” Daye Learning Institute classroom and community resources have been produced specifically for African Nova Scotians learners and educators.
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This special edition of the William Hall profile of Our History is Nova Scotia's History celebrates William Hall as the Nova Scotia Heritage Day 2024 honouree. Hall's story highlights the deep and rich history of African Nova Scotians in our province. William Hall was a war hero and awarded the Victoria Cross, Britain's highest military honour on November 16, 1857. The Victoria Cross is awarded only to those who have demonstrated great bravery in combat. His nomination helped to establish race-free eligibility for the award. -
Cette édition spéciale du profil de William Hall de Notre histoire est l'histoire de la Nouvelle-Écosse célèbre William Hall en tant que lauréat de la Journée du patrimoine de la Nouvelle-Écosse 2024. L'histoire de Hall met en lumière l'histoire profonde et riche des Afro-Néo-Écossais de notre province. William Hall était un héros de guerre et a reçu la Croix de Victoria, la plus haute distinction militaire britannique, le 16 novembre 1857. La Croix de Victoria est décernée uniquement à ceux qui ont fait preuve d'une grande bravoure au combat. Sa nomination a contribué à établir une éligibilité sans race pour le prix. -
A is for Arnold Johnson. B is for basketball. Students of Nelson Whynder Elementary School journey through the alphabet with words and images that highlight what makes "Up Home" so very special. The ABC's of North Preston is a loving tribute to the largest Indigenous Black community in Canada, created by some of those who know it best. -
A Child of East Preston by Wanda Thomas Bernard takes readers inside Bernard’s lesser-known past as a young girl growing up in the African Nova Scotian community of East Preston and gives readers a glimpse of what it was like growing up in a segregated community during the civil rights era. A Child of East Preston is a story of resistance, resilience, and triumph, chronicling the early journey of a national social justice champion. -
Mrs. Viola L. Parsons did a great thing in writing My Grandmother’s Days in 1987. She became one of the few Scotians – African Nova Scotians or Africadians – to tell younger people how our culture developed and of what if consisted. – George Elliott Clarke, O.C., O.N.S., PhD., LLD, 7th Parliamentary Poet Laureate (2016 & 2017). -
Black History: Africa, The Caribbean, and The Americas explores early African history, including Africa as the birthplace of humanity and early African civilizations. The resource scrutinises the oppression and resistance of Blacks in Canada, the United States, the Caribbean and Latin America on their march to freedom. Particular attention is given to the history of African Canadians since the second World War and includes a section on the history of African Nova Scotians. The textbook concludes by examining Africa Today.Save on Shipping with Digital Access Subscription! This textbook is also available in digital format. To purchase digital access to this resource, please contact us at africentricpublishing@dbdli.ca. We would be happy to provide further information and process your order. -
Updated and improved in 2020, Black History: Africa, the Caribbean, and the Americas – Teacher’s Resource is a teacher-friendly companion to the revised student resource, Black History: Africa, the Caribbean, and the Americas, a resource that introduces students to significant individuals, movements, and events in the history of people of African descent. The Teacher’s Resource provides teachers with practical, ready-for-class learning activities and resources that bring to life every chapter of the student resource.Save on Shipping with Digital Access Subscription! This textbook is also available in digital format. To purchase digital access to this resource, please contact us at africentricpublishing@dbdli.ca. We would be happy to provide further information and process your order. -
When we learned that summer camps were cancelled, we decided to take the boys to Nova Scotia for several weeks. We had no idea just how challenging it would be to manage through quarantine. The idea of this book came while we were on the fourteen days quarantine in Nova Scotia. Every day we would spend some time talking about all the things we could do to get through COVID. There was no road map to help families get through these challenging times, but we managed. Writing about what we did actually helped us to look back as we moved through quarantine, and this book is the result. We hope you enjoy our ABCs of COVID. -
The ABC’s of Viola Desmond was crafted specifically to meet the needs of elementary level readers and this important resource is now used by all Grade 3 classes in Nova Scotia. The ABC’s of Viola Desmond was written by students for students and relates the history of a Canadian icon and courageous civil rights advocate, Viola Desmond. As well, this will be a wonderful book to have in homes throughout Nova Scotia and beyond. NOTE: Teachers may be eligible for a preferred rate when ordering The ABC’s of Viola Desmond through the Nova Scotia School Book Bureau. -
L’alphabet de Viola Desmond is a finely-crafted, newly released book about Canadian civil rights icon Viola Desmond. It was developed as a French resource and an early-reader book for French first-language and immersion teachers and students. This beautifully illustrated book was written by students for students. It offers a unique and thoughtful portrayal of Viola’s story. L’alphabet de Viola Desmond was written and illustrated by students from grades 3 and 4 at École Chebucto Heights under the tutelage of teachers Lisa Radzikowski and Molly MacKenzie. Dr. Wanda Robson, Viola’s “baby” sister, provided comment and oversight. NOTE: Teachers may be eligible for a preferred rate when ordering L’alphabet de Viola Desmond through the Nova Scotia School Book Bureau. -
African Nova Scotians have made important contributions to the political, social and cultural life of our province and our country. These large and well-designed posters each feature 48 Notable Nova Scotians. These African Nova Scotians have served with distinction in various military conflicts, they have captivated audiences with their poetry, acting, singing and writing and they have been at the vanguard for equal rights in Nova Scotia. Package includes all 3 Notable Nova Scotian posters: Vol. 1, Vol. 2, and Vol. 3. -
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Teachers Resource Ten Percent of all the Loyalists who settled in Nova Scotia were of African descent. These African Nova Scotians planted the seeds for the more than fifty Black communities that would eventually be established in every part of the province. Volume Two of The Times of African Nova Scotians explores the history of these communities. Where were they located? Who were the community founders and what happened to these communities? Senior contributors to this edition include Dr. George Elliott Clarke, Dr. Sylvia Hamilton, Dr. Walter Borden and Dr. Geraldine Browning, all of whom are descendants of founding families of their own communities. A Notable Nova Scotian poster is included with each purchase of 10 sets. While supplies last.